Tommy Morrison dead at 44

There are many examples of this in life and Tommy Morrison was yet another example.

Unfortunately, Morrison was more known for his fast lifestyle, role in “Rocky V” and positive test for HIV than his tremendous punching power.

Fighting in an era that included Riddick Bowe, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, among others Tommy could never quite crack the upper echelon. The big exception being his unanimous decision victory against George Foreman in June of 1993 to claim the WBO heavyweight title, which he subsequently lost to unheralded Michael Bentt just five months later in October ’93.

After testing positive for HIV in 1996 Morrison said in an interview, ”I lived a permissive, fast and reckless lifestyle,” said Morrison. “I hope I can serve as a warning that living this lifestyle can really lead to only one thing and that’s misery. … I’ve never been so stupid in my life. I thought I was bulletproof and I’m not.”

Hopefully Tommy’s path in life can be a cautionary tale for others placed in the same position as he. He died at only 44 having barely scratched the surface of his life.

He was one of the most underrated heavyweights of the 90′s….Huge puncher,,lots of heart and an exciting style…Beat guys like Foreman, Carl Williams,Pinklon Thomas, Razor Ruddock…If he were around today he easily would be the best American heavyweight(he wouldv destroyed guys like Seth Mitchell)…RIP,,sad ending…

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